Yahoo Finance Hasbro (NASDAQ:HAS) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of US$0.68
The board of Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS) has announced that it will pay a dividend of US$0.68 per share on the 15th of November. The dividend yield will be 2.9% based on this payment which is still above the industry average.
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Hasbro's Payment Has Solid Earnings Coverage
We like to see robust dividend yields, but that doesn't matter if the payment isn't sustainable. The last payment made up 89% of earnings, but cash flows were much higher. This leaves plenty of cash for reinvestment into the business.
Over the next year, EPS is forecast to expand by 35.4%. Under the assumption that the dividend will continue along recent trends, we think the payout ratio could be 71% which would be quite comfortable going to take the dividend forward.
Hasbro Has A Solid Track Record
The company has an extended history of paying stable dividends. Since 2011, the first annual payment was US$1.00, compared to the most recent full-year payment of US$2.72. This means that it has been growing its distributions at 11% per annum over that time. Rapidly growing dividends for a long time is a very valuable feature for an income stock.
Hasbro May Find It Hard To Grow The Dividend
Some investors will be chomping at the bit to buy some of the company's stock based on its dividend history. However, initial appearances might be deceiving. Over the past five years, it looks as though Hasbro's EPS has declined at around 4.7% a year. Declining earnings will inevitably lead to the company paying a lower dividend in line with lower profits. It's not all bad news though, as the earnings are predicted to rise over the next 12 months - we would just be a bit cautious until this can turn into a longer term trend.
Our Thoughts On Hasbro's Dividend
Overall, it's nice to see a consistent dividend payment, but we think that longer term, the current level of payment might be unsustainable. The company is generating plenty of cash, but we still think the dividend is a bit high for comfort. We don't think Hasbro is a great stock to add to your portfolio if income is your focus.
Market movements attest to how highly valued a consistent dividend policy is compared to one which is more unpredictable. At the same time, there are other factors our readers should be conscious of before pouring capital into a stock. Taking the debate a bit further, we've identified 1 warning sign for Hasbro that investors need to be conscious of moving forward. We have also put together a list of global stocks with a solid dividend.
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